Statement on Doug Ford's Passing

May 15th 2018

The World Golf Hall of Fame family lost one of its great builders on the evening of Monday, May 14, 2018 when Hall of Famer Doug Ford died at the age of 95. At a time when travel was difficult, and purses were small, Ford helped blaze a trail that has benefited future generations of PGA TOUR members. His career of 19 PGA TOUR wins included the 1955 PGA Championship and 1957 Masters. But as a testament to how he cared about his fellow “touring professionals,” Ford was just as proud of his involvement in 1968 in forming the PGA TOUR as we know it, then in 1980 with the birth of the PGA TOUR Champions.

“On behalf of the entire World Golf Hall of Fame family, we offer our sincere condolences to Doug’s family and loved ones. Doug’s Hall of Fame career included 19 TOUR wins, the 1955 PGA Championship and the 1957 Masters. Beyond his playing career, Doug was instrumental in the development of the modern PGA TOUR and was a pioneer in the creation of PGA TOUR Champions. He will certainly be missed, but always celebrated within our Hall of Fame family.” - Jack Peter, World Golf Hall of Fame President